Bartenders will utilize our bourbon barrel-aged cider, The Mitten, as well as local ingredients from Koval Distillery and Seasons Soda. The participants will compete for a chance to win a grand prize that will include an overnight get away for them and their colleagues.

As we did last year, we are pleased to once again make this a 100% charitable event: For a $10 donation paired with a donated winter coat or accessory, your entry is guaranteed as are up to 10 samples of the cocktail entries. Snacks will be provided, courtesy of our farm director Missy Corey (previously of Publican Quality Meats) and our friend Rob from Butcher & Larder. Additional cider will be available as well. Grab a bottle of Michigan Brut, Michigan Harvest, or a brand-new 12-ounce bottle of The Mitten as we are bringing our Cider Pub inside!

Come see Chicago's best take on the classic cider cocktail with participants from: